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What Causes Lump Inside The Cheeks?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Aug 2017
Question: I am 78 yo female. I have Had a small lump on the inside of my cheek for about a month. No pain, but there are now 2 white patches beside it. I have only a Nurse Practitioner that I see but her office is quite incompetent and has not returned my request for an appointment. Were I to go elsewhere, who do you suggest I contact. I don't have a dentist or dental insurance. I retired after 25 years as a medical receptionist and have managed a dental office so I am a little more aware than the average person.
THANK you for your time.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should consult a General surgeon.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The lump could be a simple Fibroma.
But,I would prefer to do a BIOPSY and exclude Malignancy.
Please consult a General surgeon,get examined clinically and ask for Biopsy.Exact nature of the swelling will be known.
Further course of treatment will be dependent on Biopsy report only.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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What Causes Lump Inside The Cheeks?

Brief Answer: You should consult a General surgeon. Detailed Answer: Hi The lump could be a simple Fibroma. But,I would prefer to do a BIOPSY and exclude Malignancy. Please consult a General surgeon,get examined clinically and ask for Biopsy.Exact nature of the swelling will be known. Further course of treatment will be dependent on Biopsy report only. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards